Benoistia perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
324940
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier & Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 528 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324272
Common Names
- Perrieri Benoistia
- Benoistia of Perrieri
- Benoistia perrieri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benoistia perrieri (also called Perrier's Benoistia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Benoistia perrieri is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benoistia perrieri has small, pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benoistia perrieri is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Benoistia perrieri
Benoistia perrieri can be found in the Middle East, in Turkey and Syria.
Benoistia perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benoistia perrieri?
Benoistia perrieri
Where is Benoistia perrieri found?
It is found in Turkey and Iran.
What are the uses of Benoistia perrieri?
It is used as a medicinal plant and for culinary purposes.
Species in the Benoistia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20499: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.